Once you join a Facebook group, it shows up on your news feed. Sometimes we join groups hoping to benefit in whichever way from them, but it isn’t the case.
Some become inactive, others begin having spam and irrelevant content, or many are boring. The only solution left is to unfollow Facebook groups you don’t like.
Navigate to the Facebook Group you want to unfollow and tap on the hamburger menu (this varies between devices). Tap on the three dots at the top right corner and select ‘Unfollow group.’
I have compiled this Facebook Group tutorial to help you unfollow groups you don’t want to see on the feed. It is also a fantastic way to consume the content you want. The article shows a step-by-step process that should be done in a minute or even seconds.
How To Unfollow Facebook Groups?
You can access Facebook on most digital devices like smartphones, TVs, computers, laptops, and tablets. While the application on each device is slightly different, the procedure cuts across all of them.
Here is how to unfollow these groups and remain with those you want to be part of, whether as an active contributor or a silent follower.
- Log in to your Facebook account on the app.
- Tap on your menu icon at the top right corner (or bottom right corner for iOS devices).
- Tap on ‘Groups.’
- Tap on ‘Your groups‘ at the top.
- Click on the group you want to Unfollow.
- Tap on the hamburger menu on the top left side of the screen (if not present, skip this step).
- Tap on the three dots at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select ‘Unfollow group‘ on Androids or tap ‘Following‘ on iOS devices.
If you tap on ‘Unfollow group,’ you will have successfully unfollowed the group. You can follow the group again when you want.
Unfollowing Facebook groups has nothing to do with admins. It means they will not be notified if you unfollow the group.
What Happens When You Unfollow a Facebook Group?
Posts of Facebook groups you unfollow won’t show on your timeline.
You can access Facebook Groups you unfollow, participate and engage with content. You don’t lose any features. It means there are zero risks when you unfollow these groups.
Difference Between Unfollowing and Leaving a Facebook Group
Don’t confuse unfollowing a group for leaving or exiting it. When you unfollow a Facebook Group, you are still a member but won’t see the posts on your newsfeed. You can only see them when you open the group to see posts.
Leaving or exiting a group means you don’t want to be part of the group. It will not show up on your list of groups. Neither will you see members, posts, admins, or anything about it on your timeline.
There is also no guarantee that you will be re-accepted into the group if you leave it. It mainly happens for private and secret groups. The admins use it as a way to cut out spammers, scammers, and pseudo accounts.
Why Would Someone Unfollow a Facebook Group?
One thing about Facebook is the freedom to view and unview stuff. In most instances, there isn’t right or wrong on the platform. The group feature was a perfect introduction to conversing with like-minded individuals.
Sometimes, it isn’t as it should be. Some group admins are strict on running these groups, and a few are clean and safe spaces. Here are some reasons why someone would unfollow a Facebook group:
- Group members are oversharing stuff.
- Not enough time to go through the group each time notifications pop up on your feed.
- Scammers, spammers, and people are posting content outside the group’s description.
- Unrealistic expectations after being a member for some time.
There might be other reasons that could force people to unfollow groups, but those could be personal.
How To Follow a Facebook Group After Unfollowing?
You might change your mind and want to view posts of groups you unfollowed on your timeline again. Here are straightforward steps to do it in a minute.
- Log in to your Facebook account on the app.
- Click on the menu icon at the top right corner (or bottom right for iOS devices).
- Tap on ‘Groups.’
- Tap on ‘Your Groups.’
- Click on the group you wish to follow.
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon on the top left corner of your screen (skip this step if the icon is not present).
- Click on the three dots on the top right corner of the screen
- Tap on ‘Follow group‘ on Android devices or “Follow” on iOS devices.
Conclusion
It can be overwhelming to keep seeing Facebook posts from groups you don’t want to engage with at the moment but don’t want to exit. Unfollowing them is the best way to retain membership while hiding posts from your feed.
Luckily, you don’t risk losing any features when you unfollow a group. Engage when you feel the need to.
